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Lower East Side Preparatory High School

Q: Is Lower East Side Preparatory High School a good school?

Lower East Side Preparatory High School ranks 581 st of 1234 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

581^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,234 New York High Schools

Better than 53% of New York high schools

Summary

Lower East Side Preparatory High School is a public high school in New York City's District 1, serving 447 students in grades 9-12. The school has seen fluctuating performance over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 227 to 798 out of over 1,200 New York high schools, and a current rating of 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

One of the school's strengths is its ability to serve specialized student populations, particularly English Language Learners (ELLs) and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. In fact, the school ranks among the top 5% of New York high schools in serving ELL students. However, the school faces significant challenges with chronic absenteeism, with rates ranging from 31.5% to 66.3% in recent years. This high rate of chronic absenteeism likely contributes to the school's inconsistent academic performance, as seen in its fluctuating proficiency rates on Regents exams.

Compared to nearby schools, High School for Dual Language and Asian Studies stands out as a top-performing school in the state, highlighting the potential for academic growth at Lower East Side Preparatory. By addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism and learning from the practices of high-performing schools, Lower East Side Preparatory has the opportunity to enhance its educational outcomes and better support its diverse student community.

553

Students ?

13.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$30,218

Per pupil spending ?

89.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

145 Stanton St-4th Fl
New York, NY 10002-1694

(212) 505-6366

District: New York City Geographic District # 1

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

57.0%

Asian:

26.9%

African American:

12.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 32nd percentile in 2019 → 53rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 53rd (2025) from a 32nd-percentile low (2019)

✓Above the New York median (53rd percentile)

Worth a look

!Graduation rate below the New York average (46% vs 83%)

!Dropout rate above the New York average (30% vs 5%)

!High chronic absenteeism (51% vs 31% New York)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school67%

District avg71%

New York avg66%

581^st of 1,234

New York public high schools ?

Top 47%▼ down 26 pts since 2015

From top 22% (2015) to top 47% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 5High Schools in the New York City Geographic District # 1

511^th of 874New York City Geographic District # 1 among New York districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	55.0	581 of 1234	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.0	652 of 1242	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.9	798 of 1228	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	45.5	669 of 1190	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	34.3	821 of 1207	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	47.2	704 of 1210	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	62.6	406 of 1221	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	63.0	374 of 1255	70.2%	★★★★☆
2015	67.9	270 of 1255	78.5%	★★★★☆
2014	71.3	227 of 1237	81.6%	★★★★☆
2013	73.7	236 of 1217	80.6%	★★★★☆
2012	75.4	174 of 1198	85.5%	★★★★☆
2011	76.1	112 of 1165	90.4%	★★★★★
2010	76.4	81 of 1117	92.7%	★★★★★
2009	77.2	53 of 1086	95.1%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	38.3	432 of 713	39.4%	★★☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	60.0	174 of 413	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.1	230 of 426	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	42.5	270 of 424	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	64.8	147 of 386	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	43.8	294 of 447	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	52.3	231 of 426	45.8%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	87.7	27 of 669	96.0%	★★★★★
2024	87.3	25 of 637	96.1%	★★★★★
2023	87.6	30 of 583	94.9%	★★★★★
2022	93.4	10 of 481	97.9%	★★★★★
2019	87.3	30 of 565	94.7%	★★★★★
2018	91.9	18 of 546	96.7%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	55.6	563 of 1206	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.1	639 of 1219	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	34.7	787 of 1197	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	46.2	659 of 1155	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	32.5	839 of 1193	29.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	45.7	706 of 1176	40.0%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	51.6	374 of 885	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	44.4	436 of 865	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	27.0	610 of 851	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	10.2	712 of 760	6.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	22.3	648 of 815	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	24.5	617 of 791	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Homeless

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	71.3	89 of 607	85.3%	★★★★☆
2024	69.8	80 of 564	85.8%	★★★★☆
2023	55.5	169 of 531	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	67.9	104 of 493	78.9%	★★★★☆
2018	80.3	42 of 498	91.6%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	65.8	276 of 1179	76.6%	★★★★☆
2024	51.8	517 of 1170	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	48.2	568 of 1155	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.3	341 of 1101	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	41.1	727 of 1179	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	54.5	519 of 1154	55.0%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	54.5	566 of 1201	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	48.3	647 of 1211	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	34.9	767 of 1191	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	45.1	646 of 1154	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	35.2	798 of 1190	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	48.7	659 of 1176	44.0%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	62.2	313 of 1149	72.8%	★★★★☆
2024	54.8	419 of 1144	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	34.3	726 of 1130	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	55.7	435 of 1132	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.1	378 of 1095	65.5%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2025)96th percentile+43 vs school

Homeless (2025)85th percentile+32 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)77th percentile+24 vs school

Special Education (2025)73rd percentile+20 vs school

Asian (2025)58th percentile+5 vs school

Hispanic (2025)58th percentile+5 vs school

Female (2025)53rd percentile~ school

Male (2025)53rd percentile~ school

African American (2025)39th percentile-14 vs school

By subject vs New York (2024-2025) ?

Common Core Algebra II100%+25 vs state

U.S. History and Government87%+12 vs state

Common Core English Language Arts78%+3 vs state

Global History and Geography77%~ state avg

Algebra I66%+10 vs state

Earth Science62%-3 vs state

Living Environment62%+5 vs state

Earth and Space Sciences54%~ state avg

Geometry52%-8 vs state

Chemistry45%-19 vs state

Common Core Geometry44%+20 vs state

Life Science Biology25%-33 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Regents Chemistry (2025)	Regents Common Core Algebra II (2025)	Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2025)	Regents Common Core Geometry (2025)	Regents Earth Science (2025)	Regents Global History and Geography (2025)	Regents Living Environment (2025)	Regents Physics (2025)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2025)	Regents Algebra I (2025)	Regents Life Science Biology (2025)	Regents Geometry (2025)	Regents Earth and Space Sciences (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Common Core Algebra II End of Course	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents Common Core Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents Physics End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	Regents Life Science Biology End of Course	Regents Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth and Space Sciences End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lower East Side Preparatory High School	Public	9-12	145 Stanton St-4th Fl	New York	10002	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 1	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 505-6366	553	40	13.9	89.2%	13 (2.4%)	71 (12.8%)	315 (57.0%)	149 (26.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	55	581^st of 1234 public high schools	52.9%		49	652^nd of 1242 public high schools	47.5%	71	45.2	100.0	78.0	44.1	62.2	77.3	62.0		87.1	66.4	25.0	51.7	54.0	$30,218	$2,718	$27,500
New Design High School	Public	9-12	350 Grand St	New York	10002	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 2	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 475-4148	421	46	9.0	86.0%	14 (3.3%)	119 (28.3%)	253 (60.1%)	23 (5.5%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.4%)	16.7	1037^th of 1234 public high schools	16.0%		12.8	1097^th of 1242 public high schools	11.7%	60		44.4	53.0		8.1	55.7	53.3		51.9	24.7		100.0		$32,790	$2,787	$30,003
High School For Dual Language And Asian Studies	Public	9-12	350 Grand St	New York	10002	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 2	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 475-4097	368	27	13.8	78.3%	7 (1.9%)	3 (0.8%)	7 (1.9%)	345 (93.8%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	88.2	27^th of 1234 public high schools	97.8%		82	85^th of 1242 public high schools	93.2%	58	90.3	100.0	92.4			98.8	83.3	100.0	99.1	98.3	93.8	89.5	85.1	$24,720	$2,299	$22,421
Essex Street Academy	Public	9-12	350 Grand St	New York	10002	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 2	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 475-4773	366	35	10.6	63.9%	120 (32.8%)	68 (18.6%)	131 (35.8%)	22 (6.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.0%)								(n/a)			87.4											$29,430	$2,218	$27,212
Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law	Public	9-12	350 Grand St	New York	10002	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 2	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 505-0745	256	22	11.5	87.5%	11 (4.3%)	74 (28.9%)	135 (52.7%)	29 (11.3%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (2.0%)	31.4	842^nd of 1234 public high schools	31.8%		34.1	805^th of 1242 public high schools	35.2%	37	33.3	29.6	81.4	0.0	21.4	67.6	31.8		56.1	45.4	54.7	18.4	61.1	$32,814	$2,502	$30,312
Lower Manhattan Arts Academy	Public	9-12	350 Grand St	New York	10002	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 2	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 505-0143	262	30	8.6	87.8%	7 (2.7%)	80 (30.5%)	153 (58.4%)	17 (6.5%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	19.6	989^th of 1234 public high schools	19.9%		22.3	948^th of 1242 public high schools	23.7%	41	0.0	19.1	86.8	0.0	20.0	48.7	40.0		49.0	15.5	30.8	12.7	41.7	$37,530	$3,098	$34,431
Cascades High School	Public	9-12	198 Forsyth St-3rd Fl	New York	10002	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 1	No	No	No	Yes	(646) 654-1261	135	14	9.6	92.6%	5 (3.7%)	53 (39.3%)	70 (51.9%)	3 (2.2%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.5%)	1 (0.7%)	12.2	1108^th of 1234 public high schools	10.2%		26.6	891^st of 1242 public high schools	28.3%	217			43.5			66.7	39.1		40.0	20.0	14.3			$40,073	$2,562	$37,511
Forsythe Satellite Academy	Public	9-12	198 Forsyth St	New York	10002	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 1	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 677-8900	168	15	11.5	90.5%	4 (2.4%)	57 (33.9%)	102 (60.7%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)								(n/a)			60.3											$39,975	$2,551	$37,424
Manhattan School For Career Development	Public	6-12	113 E 4th St	New York	10003	New York County	Nyc Special Schools - District 75	No	No	No	No	(212) 477-2090	194	35	5.5	94.3%	14 (7.2%)	63 (32.5%)	110 (56.7%)	4 (2.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)								(n/a)														$93,257	$1,858	$91,399
Pace High School	Public	9-12	100 Hester St	New York	10002	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 2	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 334-4663	499	71	7.0	82.8%	24 (4.8%)	161 (32.3%)	258 (51.7%)	44 (8.8%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.0%)	6 (1.2%)	20.5	981^st of 1234 public high schools	20.5%		21.9	958^th of 1242 public high schools	22.9%	23	15.3	28.6	73.9	0.0	25.0	62.3	38.0		56.4	28.1	31.8	22.5		$29,638	$2,473	$27,165

Frequently Asked Questions about Lower East Side Preparatory High School

Is Lower East Side Preparatory High School a good school?

Lower East Side Preparatory High School ranks 581^st of 1234 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Lower East Side Preparatory High School in?

New York City Geographic District # 1

What is the racial makeup of Lower East Side Preparatory High School?

Students at Lower East Side Preparatory High School are 57% Hispanic, 27% Asian, 13% African American, 2% White.

How many students attend Lower East Side Preparatory High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 553 students attended Lower East Side Preparatory High School.

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